Craft beer industry news.
Coronado Brewing Company has released new bottles and packaging as another move in the brand’s evolution. The brewery recently announced the refresh as part of a rollout with their new can offerings and is now introducing the coastal look to their bottles. The new look reflects Coronado Brewing’s rich history on Coronado Island, and the relaxed state of mind that resonates with both locals and fans worldwide.
Tropical island ingredients, craft beer wizardry and a distinctive blend of flavors is casting a spell over pubs throughout California and Florida with Kona Brewing Co.’s crisp, refreshing Magic Sands Saison – now available to enjoy.
Voodoo Brewing Company, a Western Pennsylvanian Artisan Beer Producer, is thrilled to announce it’s introducing a new employee ownership program where eligible employees and staff will own stock in the company. This move will make Voodoo Brewing Company one of the smallest employee-owned businesses in the country.
Revision Brewing Company was in attendance at the City of West Sacramento Planning Commission meeting on Thursday, April 21, 2016. On the agenda was Revision Brewing Company’s request for a Conditional Use Permit at 1000 Riverside Parkway in West Sacramento.
Chicago’s Revolution Brewing has joined forces with Philadelphia’s 2nd Story Brewing to unleash a new hoppy bruiser on conference goers during this year’s CBC. Hopollo Creed IPA is the perfect blend of sensibilities from brewers Jim Cibak and John Wible, both of whom understand that you can create incredible hop character without sacrificing balance.
Presenting to a group of eccentric innovators and entrepreneurs who gathered in Carmel, Calif. for the “e.g” conference, Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch today revealed plans to launch a new $100 million fund for investing in “real” food and beverage companies. Beginning with an industry he knows well, craft beer, Koch said he’s secured $100 million from a group of “independent investors,” that will be used to acquire “minority, non-controlling” stakes in craft breweries.
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Retailers in California will be soon be required to inform customers of potential exposure to Bisphenol A (BPA), a structural component in many food and beverage packages that has been said to increase the risk of cancer and interfere with normal reproduction. Beginning May 11, companies that manufacture, import or distribute food and beverage products in California will be required to provide a warning about exposure to BPA, which last year was added to the state’s Proposition 65 list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
COLCHESTER, Vt. and NEW YORK — When VIP first acquired Nielsen’s Beverage Data Network assets last year, both parties indicated their intent to embark on a long-term business relationship to collaboratively deliver best-in-class data collection, reporting and analytic services with end-to-end coverage across all tiers of beverage alcohol distribution. In support of this commitment, Nielsen… Read more »
Saint Arnold Brewing Co. (www.saintarnold.com), the oldest craft brewery in Texas, is shipping its latest creation: Saint Arnold Icon Green – 7220 Pale Ale. The brew, described as an American/German pale ale hybrid, features an experimental hop from the Hop Research Center in Huell, Germany, that until a few weeks ago was known only as Hop No. 2010/72/20. The researchers have since named it, “Ariana.”
Lake Effect Brewing Company announces the launch of its Inland Seas Series, a collection of eight new beers, inspired by the characteristics and mood and including some feature ingredients from each of the Great Lakes and their surrounding regions.
The Harpoon Brewery is putting a tropical twist on the New England summer. Introducing Harpoon Hibiscus Cider, Harpoon’s new summer seasonal cider brewed with hibiscus flowers. This all natural cider is brewed to make the most of every summer gathering – rooftop parties, backyard barbecues, beach days, bonfire nights, and every summer celebration in between.
Louis Glunz Beer, Inc., Chicago’s premier craft and specialty import beer distributor, announces the addition of Maplewood Brewery & Distillery to its craft beer catalog. Glunz took over the distribution of the brewery based in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood in mid-April. Maplewood beers are all currently available in kegs, with some options also available in 22-ounce bombers.
The heat of summer will be here in no time and New Belgium is ready for refreshment with its latest seasonal Heavy Melon. This super crisp and refreshing American-Style Fruit beer is brewed with juicy watermelon and zesty lime peel. Ripened fruit aromas of melon, papaya and citrus offer an invigorating wash of fruity sweetness, grassy bitterness and the slightest touch of tartness.
